Scaling a Nicaraguan volcano isn't just about the physical challenge of doing the thing. It's about taking in all of the awesome (and wildly different) landscapes you'll pass on the way up and back down

More and more women are travelling on their own, which is awesome. It's what Beyonce would want. But as much as we hate to admit it, there are still certain things you should keep in mind if you're a solo female globetrotter.

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Geckos Tales is for anyone and everyone who wants to learn more about the big bad world. Written by a crack team of well-travelled, good humoured and good looking folks, there's nowhere else on the web that will better serve your wanderlust. Apart from maybe that magazine called Wanderlust. Those guys are pretty good at what they do.